Evaluation of a peer educator stroke education program for the elderly

Glanz, Karen; Marger, Stefanie M.; Meehan, Edward F.

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“…Other studies have shown the value of peer educators. 28,29 (2) A defined exit strategy which acknowledges the need for continued encouragement to exercise and the maintenance of social support developed within the group.…”

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Meeting stroke survivors’ perceived needs: a qualitative study of a community-based exercise and education scheme

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Meeting stroke survivors’ perceived needs: a qualitative study of a community-based exercise and education scheme

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“…Several large community education projects on cardiovascular disease have studied changes in general cardiovascular knowledge, attitudes, and behavior, 10 -12 but few educational studies have specifically targeted education regarding stroke risk factors, stroke symptoms, and the appropriate response to signs and symptoms of stroke. In one study, Glanz et al 13 found that a relatively long (5-session) peer-facilitated educational program increased knowledge of stroke risk factors in elderly subjects. More recently, Dornan et al, 7 using a random telephone survey, found a statistically significant increase in the public's knowledge of stroke warning signs following an extensive community education campaign consisting of media appearances by local stroke experts, newspaper articles, and public service announcements.…”

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Community Education for Stroke Awareness

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Berman

Thomas

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Stroke

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Background and Purpose-This study examined the effectiveness of a slide/audio community education program aimed at increasing knowledge of stroke risk factors, stroke warning signs, and action needed when stroke warning signs occur. The program targets audiences at higher risk for stroke, especially individuals who are black or Ͼ50 years of age. Methods-Subjects were 657 adults living in the community or in senior independent-living settings. The study examined the effectiveness of the program when presented alone and when accompanied by discussion (facilitation) led by a trained individual. Knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs was assessed using parallel pretests and posttests developed and validated specifically for the study. Results-ANCOVA indicated that neither pretesting nor facilitation had a significant effect on posttest measures of knowledge. Paired t tests of groups receiving both the pretest and posttest demonstrated significant increase in knowledge (mean increase, 10.87%; PϽ0.001). ANCOVA indicated that these gains in knowledge were similar across subjects of different sex, race, age, and educational level. No significant differences could be ascribed to facilitation. Conclusions-The data indicate that the slide/audio program is effective in increasing knowledge of stroke risk factors, warning signs, and necessary action in subjects of varying ages, races, and education. Pretesting and facilitation did not significantly affect the short-term acquisition of information. The slide/audio program appears to offer a short, easily used educational experience for diverse communities, whether as a stand-alone program or with facilitated discussion. (Stroke. 1999;30:720-723.)

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“…Trained facilitators provided stroke education sessions and informal support and information to their peers at a senior citizen center (Glanz, Marger, & Meehan, 1986). The facilitators were effective in increasing both their own knowledge and attitudes as well as those of attenders at the center.…”

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Evaluation of a Peer‐Education Program on Heart Disease Prevention with Older Adults

Rose

1992

Public Health Nursing

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This investigation evaluated the effect of a peer-education program on preventing cardiovascular disease in older persons. Peer leaders at two urban senior housing residences were provided with training on cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, strategies to reduce the risk factors, and communication skills. Baseline and follow-up data were collected on residents at the two intervention and two control sites. The dependent variables were knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors; perceived self-efficacy to reduce calories, dietary fat and salt intake, to lose weight, to stop smoking, and to exercise regularly; and self-reported cardiovascular risk behaviors. Analysis of individual change scores between baseline and follow-up surveys showed a statistically significant increase in overall knowledge of heart disease, dietary self-efficacy, and exercise self-efficacy for the intervention group compared with the control group. This program appeared to benefit the individuals who lived in housing residences where the peer educators also resided.

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Evaluation of a peer educator stroke education program for the elderly

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Meeting stroke survivors’ perceived needs: a qualitative study of a community-based exercise and education scheme

Meeting stroke survivors’ perceived needs: a qualitative study of a community-based exercise and education scheme

Community Education for Stroke Awareness

Evaluation of a Peer‐Education Program on Heart Disease Prevention with Older Adults

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